Biography: Robert Downey Jr. was born 4/4/1965 in New York, New York. He began his acting career at age 5, playing a puppy in Pound, a film directed by his father. Downey got his first big break in 85 when he landed a role on the comedic TV classic "Saturday Night Live." After a year on the show, Downey moved on to roles in film. Some of his more prominent roles are in "Less Than Zero, Bill Bush in Short Cuts, and Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin". More recently, Downey has appeared in the TV series "Ally McBeal".
Filmography:
Last Party 2000 (2001)
Ally McBeal (2000-2001)
Wonder Boys (2000)
Black and White (1999)
Bowfinger (1999)
Friends & Lovers (1999)
In Dreams (1999)
U.S. Marshals (1998)
The Gingerbread Man (1998)
Hugo Pool (1997)
Two Girls and a Guy (1997)
One Night Stand (1997)
Danger Zone (1996)
Restoration (1995)
Home for the Holidays (1995)
Richard III (1995)
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995)
Hail Caesar (1994)
A Century of Cinema (1994)
Only You (1994)
Natural Born Killers (1994)
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman In Carver Country (1993)
Short Cuts (1993)
The Last Party (1993)
Heart and Souls (1993)
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993)
1992 MTV Movie Awards (1992)
Chaplin (1992)
Soapdish (1991)
Too Much Sun (1991)
Air America (1990)
That's Adequate (1989)
Chances Are (1989)
True Believer (1989)
Rented Lips (1988)
1969 (1988)
Johnny Be Good (1988)
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987)
Less Than Zero (1987)
The Pick-up Artist (1987)
America (1986)
Back to School (1986)
Deadwait (1985)
Saturday Night Live (1985-1986)
Mussolini: The Untold Story (1985)
Weird Science (1985)
Tuff Turf (1985)
Firstborn (1984)
Baby, It's You (1983)
Up the Academy (1980)
Greaser's Palace (1972)
Pound (1970)
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Nominations and Awards
Academy Awards, USA
1993
• Nominated, Oscar
Best Actor in a Leading Role for Chaplin (1992)
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
1994
• Won, Saturn Award
Best Actor for Heart and Souls (1993)
American Comedy Awards, USA
2001
• Nominated, American Comedy Award
Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series for Ally McBeal (1997)
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
1997
• 3rd place, BSFC Award
Best Supporting Actor for One Night Stand (1997)
British Academy Awards
1993
• Won, BAFTA Film Award
Best Actor for Chaplin (1992)
Emmy Awards
2001
• Nominated, Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Ally McBeal (1997)
Golden Globes, USA
2001
• Won, Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for Ally McBeal (1997)
• When he was announced, Robert Downey Jr. got a standing ovation as he approached the stage.
1994
• Won, Special Award
Best Ensemble Cast for Short Cuts (1993)
Award Shared With: Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Lane Cassidy, Julianne Moore, Matthew Modine, Anne Archer, Fred Ward, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Chris Penn, Joseph C. Hopkins, Josette Maccario, Lili Taylor, Madeleine Stowe, Tim Robbins, Cassie Friel, Dustin Friel, Austin Friel, Lily Tomlin, Tom Waits, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Jarrett Lennon, Annie Ross, Lori Singer, Lyle Lovett, Buck Henry, Huey Lewis, Danny Darst, Margery Bond, Robert DoQui, Darnell Williams, Michael Beach, Andi Chapman, Deborah Falconer, Susie Cusack, Charles Rocket, Jane Alden
1993
• Nominated, Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for Chaplin (1992)
L.A. Outfest
2001
• Won, Screen Idol Award
Male for Wonder Boys (2000)
London Film Critics Circle Awards
1993
• Won, ALFS Award
Actor of the Year for Chaplin (1992)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2001
• Won, Actor
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Ally McBeal (1997)
• Nominated, Actor
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Ally McBeal (1997)
Award Shared With: Lisa Nicole Carson, Portia de Rossi, Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Jane Krakowski, James LeGros, Lucy Liu, Peter MacNicol, Vonda Shepard
TV Guide Awards
2001
• Nominated, TV Guide Award
Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series for Ally McBeal (1997)
Venice Film Festival
1993
• Won, Volpi Cup
Best Ensemble Cast for Short Cuts (1993)
Award Shared With: Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Lane Cassidy, Julianne Moore, Matthew Modine, Anne Archer, Fred Ward, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Chris Penn, Joseph C. Hopkins, Josette Maccario, Lili Taylor, Madeleine Stowe, Tim Robbins, Cassie Friel, Dustin Friel, Austin Friel, Lily Tomlin, Tom Waits, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Jarrett Lennon, Annie Ross, Lori Singer, Lyle Lovett, Buck Henry, Huey Lewis, Danny Darst, Margery Bond, Robert DoQui, Darnell Williams, Michael Beach, Andi Chapman, Deborah Falconer, Susie Cusack, Charles Rocket, Jane Alden
Biography: Robert Downey Jr. was born 4/4/1965 in New York, New York. He began his acting career at age 5, playing a puppy in Pound, a film directed by his father. Downey got his first big break in 85 when he landed a role on the comedic TV classic "Saturday Night Live." After a year on the show, Downey moved on to roles in film. Some of his more prominent roles are in "Less Than Zero, Bill Bush in Short Cuts, and Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin". More recently, Downey has appeared in the TV series "Ally McBeal". 
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